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Become a volunteer

Adult volunteers pushing a cart with coffee urns through Salem Hospital.

Step 1: Make sure you meet our eligibility requirements

You’re eligible to be a volunteer at Salem Health if you:

  • Are 14 years or older.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Can provide great customer service.
  • Have positive references from others.
  • Are motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
  • Are able to commit to a regular, weekly shift for eight months.

Step 2: Watch the online information session video (about 45 minutes)

  • Volunteering is a serious commitment, and we want you to be sure it is right for you! You will be learning about your next steps, so you are well on your way to your new volunteer position.
  • Click this link to watch. 

Step 3: Complete the online application

There is a quiz in the application! To pass, please make sure you have watched the information session first (Step 2 above).

Pick the application below that best describes you:

An icon of a triangular yellow sign with an exclamation mark, indicating caution.At this time, we are not accepting student volunteers.

We are working closely with Salem-Keizer School District to monitor when it may be safe to do so (probably at the same time that students return to in-person classes, full-time). Please check back on this page or Salem Health's Facebook page for further information.

A group of high school volunteers in red polo shirts line up in the Salem Hospital skybridge.

Step 1: Make sure you meet our eligibility requirements.

You’re eligible to be a volunteer at Salem Hospital or West Valley Hospital if you:

  • Are 14 years or older.
  • Have good grades.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Provide great customer service.
  • Have positive references from others.
  • Are motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
  • Are able to commit to a regular, weekly shift for six months.

Step 2: Sign up for a high school information session.

At the session, you'll learn more about what volunteers do day-to-day and about our expectations of you. Volunteering is a serious commitment, and we want you to be sure it is right for you!

You will be signing up for an interview at the info session. Please come prepared to pick a date and time for your interview while you're here. This is a competitive program, and positions are limited.

  • Schedule your session (No sessions available at this time due to COVID-19.)

Step 3: STOP — Did you attend an information session first?
Fill out an online application after your session. (Applications submitted before the information session will not be accepted!)

Step 4: Print, complete, sign and bring the form packet below to your scheduled interview.